Slipknot is well known for its attention-grabbing image, aggressive style of music, and energetic and chaotic live shows. The band rapidly rose to fame following the release of their eponymous debut album in 1999. The 2001 follow-up album, Iowa, although darker in tone, made the band more popular. After a brief hiatus, Slipknot returned in 2004 with Vol. 3: The Subliminal Verses, before going on another hiatus and returning in 2008 with its fourth album, All Hope Is Gone, which debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart. After another long hiatus, Slipknot released its fifth studio album, .5: The Gray Chapter, in 2014. Their sixth studio album, We Are Not Your Kind, was released on August 9, 2019. Their seventh studio album, The End, So Far, was released on September 30, 2022. The band has released two live albums titled 9.0: Live and Day of the Gusano: Live in Mexico, a compilation album titled Antennas to Hell, and five live DVDs. The band has sold 30 million records worldwide.
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Studio albums
Slipknot (1999)
Iowa (2001)
Vol. 3: The Subliminal Verses (2004)
All Hope Is Gone (2008)
.5: The Gray Chapter (2014)
We Are Not Your Kind (2019)
The End, So Far (2022)
Don't Get Close
Slipknot Lyrics
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Not pointed into the dark
Somebody show me the end
Not trying to push a start
Not trying to figure out
A better way, a better answer
But I keep finding all the problems
I've been looking after
Don't get wound up in the world
With nothing but a smile
I'll take a ton of words
And use them to instill denile
Don't get close
You don't know me
And you'll never know
Shivelry, will get you somewhere
Rivalry, will take you there
Don't get close
You don't know me
And you'll never know
Shivery, will get you somewhere
Rivalry, will take you there
Maybe I should look away
Before I really miss
Maybe I should pick the time
Before I pick the place
I bet you all the things
That you emulate, you penalize
But I don't want to go
Before you learn to finalize
Don't get close
You don't know me
And you'll never know
Shivelry, will get you somewhere
Rivalry, will take you there
Don't get close
You don't know me
And you'll never know
Shivery, will get you somewhere
Rivalry
You assitane the plot
My vision's overshot
I have the best confection
I was gone for all the lessons
Who coined these words I use
Stay out and be abused
I didn't want to be
The undeniable source of everything
Don't get close
Don't get close
Don't get close
Don't get close
Don't get close
You'd better stay away
Don't get close
You'd better stay away
Don't get close
You'd better stay away
Don't get close
You'd better stay away
Need change, watching all the conflicts
Constrict, push the fist in, squeeze it
I can not resist, claws and fist
Remember, remember
You take the rivalries
And never made much sense
I have the worst possession
What I want is so insensitive
Stay out and be abused
Cause this is so confused
I only want to be
Left over, now run away
Don't get close
Don't get close
Don't get close
Don't get close
Don't get close
You'd better stay away
Don't get close
You'd better stay away
Don't get close
You'd better stay away
The lyrics to Slipknot's "Don't Get Close" start with the singer seeking some light and a clear view of the end. They are not trying to find a better way or answer; they are just tired of finding all the problems they have been looking after. The lyrics then warn listeners not to get wound up in the world with nothing but a smile. The singer will take a ton of words and use them to instill denial. The warning is that unknown people getting too close might not like what they find once they get to know the singer.
The second verse suggests that the singer might need to look away before they really miss something. They should pick the time before they pick the place. The singer then talks about betting all the things that people emulate, they penalize, but they do not want to go before these people learn to finalize things. The following verses repeat the chorus and warn against getting too close.
The lyrics throughout the song are pessimistic and warn against getting too close to people. The singer seems to be frustrated with the world and people in it. They appear to be a hard person to get to know, and people should not assume that they can read them easily.
Line by Line Meaning
Somebody give me some light
I need someone to help me see things differently, to provide me with a new perspective.
Not pointed into the dark
I don't want to keep dwelling on negativity or things that bring me down.
Somebody show me the end
I want to know where I'm going, to have a clear purpose and direction.
Not trying to push a start
I don't want to rush into anything without a plan or solid foundation.
Not trying to figure out
I don't want to waste time over-analyzing or worrying about finding the perfect solution.
A better way, a better answer
I want to find a solution that works, not necessarily the 'best' or 'perfect' one.
But I keep finding all the problems
Despite my efforts, I cannot seem to avoid the negative aspects of life.
I've been looking after
I have been trying to take care of myself, but still have not found the answer I seek.
Don't get wound up in the world
Do not let yourself be consumed by the chaos and negativity of the world.
With nothing but a smile
Do not let others deceive you with their fake smiles or friendly demeanor.
I'll take a ton of words
I will use many words to make it seem like I have the answer, when in reality I do not.
And use them to instill denile
I will use these words to make you doubt yourself or your instincts.
Don't get close
Do not try to get too close to me, as you will never truly know me or my intentions.
You don't know me
Despite what you may think, you do not truly understand who I am or what I want.
And you'll never know
It is impossible for anyone to truly know another person completely.
Shivelry, will get you somewhere
Being polite and kind can help you in life and make things easier for you.
Rivalry, will take you there
However, if you constantly compete with others or try to one-up them, you may succeed but at great cost.
Maybe I should look away
Perhaps I should distance myself from certain situations or people that bring me down or cause me stress.
Before I really miss
Before I regret not acting sooner or taking a different approach to a problem.
Maybe I should pick the time
Perhaps I need to be more strategic in my actions or wait for the right opportunity to act.
Before I pick the place
Before I commit to a certain course of action, I need to make sure it is the right one for me.
I bet you all the things
I am willing to wager that the things you copy or imitate will only hurt you in the long run.
That you emulate, you penalize
If you constantly try to copy or follow others, you will only be hurting yourself in the end.
But I don't want to go
But I do not want to leave or lose someone or something that is important to me.
Before you learn to finalize
Before you have all the information or facts you need to make a final decision or come to a conclusion.
You assitane the plot
You are helping to further the negative situation or conflict.
My vision's overshot
I am not seeing things clearly or realistically.
I have the best confection
I believe I have the best ideas or strategies to solve a problem, but this may not always be true.
I was gone for all the lessons
I have missed out on valuable experiences or knowledge that others have learned from.
Who coined these words I use
Where did the words or ideas I am using come from, and are they truly my own?
Stay out and be abused
Avoid getting involved in this situation or conflict, or you will only be hurt in the end.
I didn't want to be
I never intended for this situation to get out of control or turn negative.
The undeniable source of everything
I am not solely responsible for all the problems or conflicts in this situation, and cannot shoulder all the blame.
Need change, watching all the conflicts
I need to find a way to change the current state of affairs and reduce conflict.
Constrict, push the fist in, squeeze it
I feel compelled to fight back, to assert myself in this situation.
I can not resist, claws and fist
I cannot help but lash out and fight back, even if it may not be the best course of action.
Remember, remember
Do not forget the past or the mistakes that have been made in this situation.
You take the rivalries
You are the one perpetuating the conflicts or negative situations.
And never made much sense
This constant fighting or competition never had a clear or logical purpose or end goal.
I have the worst possession
I have made a bad decision or have something that is ultimately harmful to me.
What I want is so insensitive
Some of the things I desire may be hurtful or damaging to myself or others.
Cause this is so confused
This situation or conflict is so muddled and complicated that it is hard to find a clear way forward.
I only want to be
All I truly want is to be happy and at peace, but this seems difficult to attain in the current situation.
Left over, now run away
I feel like a leftover or afterthought in this situation, and feel the need to escape and run away from it all.
You'd better stay away
It is in your best interest to avoid getting involved in this situation or conflict.
Don't get close
Do not try to get too close to me or involve yourself in my personal matters, as you may regret it.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHRIS FEHN, CHRISTOPHER FEHN, COREY TAYLOR, CRAIG JONES, JAMES ROOT, JAMES DONALD ROOT, MICHAEL CRAHAN, MICHAEL SHAWN CRAHAN, MICKAEL THOMSON, NATHAN JORDISON, NATHAN J JORDISON, PAUL GRAY, PAUL D GRAY, SID WILSON, SIDNEY WILSON
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James Smith
on Snuff
This song helped me cope with a heartbreak and it was not until then that I felt the same pain as Corey Taylor